Whistler XTR-540 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Customer Return Center
551 N 13th St.. • Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260019, © 2009 The Whistler Group, Inc.
XTR-540
Battery Powered
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
Dear Whistler Detector Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of
this Whistler product please call:
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
www.whistlergroup.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may regis-
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receipt, an out of warranty service charge applies.
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Now is the time to record the serial
number of the unit in the space pr
ovided in the war-
ranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your
Whistler Detector and to better understand the dif-
ferences between detecting radar, laser and safety
radar signals, we recommend reading this entire
manual or visiting our FAQ page on our website
www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler Detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Model Features Summary ......................... 2 - 3
Installation ................................................ 4 - 6
•Battery Installation 4
•Mounting Guidelines 5
•W
indshield Mounting 5
•Power Connection and Fuse Replacement 5
Operation ............................................... 6 - 13
•Battery Life 6
•Battery Charging 6
•Power On and Self-T
est 7
•Setting Saver 7
•Featur
e Engaged Confirmation 7
•Audio Level Adjustment 7
•Auto Quiet Mode 7
•Quiet Mode 8
•Teach/Tutorial Mode 8
•City/City 1/ City 2 Mode 8
•Highway Mode 9
•Backlight Setting 9
•Low Profile Alert Periscopes 9
•Compass Calibration 10
•Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 10
•Auto Shut Off Mode 11
•Filter Mode 11
•Option Select Mode 12
•Stay Alert Feature 13
Safety Warning System
™
......................... 13
POP
™
Mode Alerts ................................. 14
Laser/Radar Alerts ................................. 14
•Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts 14
•Laser Audio/V
isual Alerts 14
•Pulse Protection
®
14
VG-2 Alerts ................................................. 15
•Alert Priority 15
Reset Features ............................................ 16
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 16 - 17
Care and Maintenance ................................ 18
Are Detectors Legal? .................................. 18
FCC Information .......................................... 19
Speed Monitoring ................................. 19 - 22
•Radar Facts 19
•POP
™
Mode 19
•Total Band Protection
™
20
•Laser Facts 20
•Other Speed Detection Systems 21 -22
Warranty Information ............................ 22 - 25
Specifications .............................................. 25
Accessories ................................................. 26

Whistler XTR-540 Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Detection angle	360 °
Last setting memory	Yes
Scrambling function	Laser, Radar
Radar bands detection	K, Ka, SuperWide, X

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	124.46 mm
Width	80.01 mm
Height	35.56 mm
Weight	255.15 g

Summary

Feature Descriptions

Bracket Release Button

Button for quick release of mounting bracket.

Speaker

Provides distinct audio warnings for signals.

Mounting Bracket Location

Slot holds mounting bracket firmly.

Radar Antenna

Compact, high-efficiency antenna receives radar signals.

Front Laser Antenna

High gain optical lens for sensitive laser detection.

Rear Laser Antenna

Integrated optical waveguide for superior rear laser detection.

City Button

Reduces false alerts in urban areas.

Menu Button

Enters Option Select Mode for customization.

Power/BL Button

Turns unit on/off and adjusts backlight.

Quiet/Vol Button

Adjusts volume down and engages Auto Quiet.

Blue LCD Text Display

Provides visual confirmation of signals and modes.

Power Jack

Connection port for the power cord.

Battery Compartment

Compartment for rechargeable batteries.

Installation

Battery Installation

Instructions for installing rechargeable AA batteries.

Mounting Guidelines

Advice on optimal placement for windshield mounting.

Power Cord Connection

Connecting the power cord to the unit and lighter socket.

Fuse Replacement

Guide to replacing the 2 amp fuse in the lighter socket plug.

Operation

Battery Life

Information on expected battery operational time.

Battery Charging

How to charge the unit's batteries using the power cord.

Power On and Self-Test

Describes the automatic self-test sequence upon startup.

Setting Saver

Feature that saves personalized settings when power is lost.

Feature Engaged Confirmation

Audio confirmation for feature activation/deactivation.

Audio Level Adjustment

How to adjust the audio alert volume.

Auto Quiet Mode

Reduces audio level after an alert to minimize distraction.

Quiet Mode

Cancels audio alerts during an alert and new alerts within 20 seconds.

Teach/Tutorial Mode

Provides simulated alerts for signal types.

City/City 1/City 2 Mode

Modes to reduce false alerts from non-police radar sources.

Highway Mode

Provides full audio warnings for all detected signals.

Backlight Setting

Options for adjusting display illumination.

Low Profile Alert Periscopes

Additional visual alert LEDs for increased attention.

Auto Shut Off Mode

Automatically shuts off the detector after a set time.

Filter Mode

Options for suppressing false alerts from other radar detectors.

Option Select Mode

Allows customization of various detector features.

Stay Alert Feature

Tests driver alertness by requiring button presses.

Safety Warning System™

Displays text messages for road safety information.

Compass Calibration

VG-2 Mode

VG-2 Alerts

How the detector responds to VG-2 signals.

Alert Priority

Defines the order of alerts when multiple signals are received.

Reset Features

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM: No display or audio.

Checks for battery installation, charge, and fuse.

PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps.

Addresses issues with battery seating and connections.

PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.

Suggests checking Auto Quiet/City Mode and audio level.

PROBLEM: Low Battery Life.

Recommends checking battery condition and life tips.

PROBLEM: Unit turns itself off

Refers to the battery saver feature settings.

Care And Maintenance

FCC Information

Speed Monitoring

Radar Facts

Explains how radar guns measure vehicle speed.

POPTM Mode

Describes detection of newer radar guns with brief transmissions.

Total Band™ Protection

Detects all laser, radar, VG-2, and safety radar bands.

Laser Facts

Details laser technology and its differences from radar.

Laser Tips

Provides advice for maximizing laser detection effectiveness.

Other Speed Detection Systems

Mentions methods like pacing and Vascar/Aircraft.

Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2, Spectre

Explains how police detect radar detectors.

Warranty Information

Consumer Warranty

Details the one-year warranty against defects.

Service Under Warranty

Instructions for returning the unit for warranty repairs.

Service Out of Warranty

Procedures and fees for non-warranty service.

Customer Service

Contact information for support and questions.

Specifications

Accessories